Night of Giving

Join Us for the 6th Annual A Night of Giving - Golden Apple Casino

A Night of Giving, benefiting the Grafton Education Foundation (GEF), will take place on Friday, April 11th at the Ozaukee Nonprofit Center in Grafton.

Each year, GEF provides grants to dedicated teachers in the Grafton public schools, empowering them to enhance and enrich learning experiences for students from PreK through 12th grade. A Night of Giving plays a vital role in raising the funds that make these grants possible.

Step into the GOLDEN APPLE CASINO! 

This year, we're bringing the excitement of casino night to A Night of Giving featuring:

•  Classic casino games
•  Music
•  Silent auction
•  Apple Pull sponsored by Grafton Orthodontics
•  The thrilling $10,000 Reverse Raffle - one lucky participant has a 1 in 250 chance of taking home $10,000 in cash!

 During the event, we will proudly announce the recipients of the 2025 GEF grants, as well as honor the outstanding educators and staff with the prestigious Golden Apple Awards for Grafton Educator and Support Staff of the Year.

Get Your Tickets!
 Individual tickets: $55 - includes $500 in play money to enjoy your favorite casino games, light appetizers and one (1) drink ticket.

Support Our Schools - Make a Difference!
Thanks to our generous community, GEF has awarded over $620,000 in grants to date. With your support, we aim to exceed $675,000 in 2025! 100% of event proceeds go directly to supporting Grafton teachers and students.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, philanthropy, and community impact!

What is the Grafton Education Foundation?

The Grafton Education Foundation (GEF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation created to address funding gaps for educational programs throughout the four public schools in Grafton. GEF's mission is to enhance and enrich educational opportunities for Grafton public school students in all grades. We will encourage increased partnerships with the community, local businesses and schools.

That's why we say: Quality Schools. Together.
 
Learn More

Q - How do I register for the Auction?
A - You can register for A Night of Giving in a couple easy steps.

Text to "GEF25" to 76278.
Reply to the text message you receive with your first & last name.
Reply to the text message you receive with your email address.
Click on the Blue Link you receive to access the event site.

OR 

Register via Home Page
Visit the event website address - GEF25.givesmart.com
Click Register to Participate.
Create an Account.
Check the Terms and Conditions box.
Check the Text Messages box (for bids, purchases, and event announcements).
Click Create my GiveSmart Account.
Click Ok within the All Set Message to complete Registration.  
Q- Do I need cash for the event?
A- If you have a card on file, we can charge your card for any purchases made the night of the event. This includes any donations, drink tickets, Apple Pull apples, or auction items.

Q - How will I pay for the donations I have made and or the items I have won?
A - Anything purchased or "won" at the event will be automatically charged to the card on file once the event ends.

Any items you purchased throughout the event will be added to your cart. Including but not limited to Apples from the Apple Pull, drinks, or donations. 

You will be able to pick up your items the night of the event, April 11th after the Silent Auction closes Friday night.

Q - What is the Reverse Raffle?
A - The GEF sells 250 "Reverse Raffle" tickets for $100 each. They are able to be split by two or four families. The night of the event we will start pulling each of the 250 ticket stubs and announcing the numbers of the tickets pulled. Every 20th ticket will win a prize. The 1st ticket pulled will win $500. The 249th ticket pulled will win $750. And the 250th and final ticket pulled will win $10,000. All proceeds go to the Grafton Education Foundation. 

Reverse Raffle tickets will be sold until April 10, 2025, and at the event on April 11th, 2025, unless they are sold out before then! Only 250 tickets available.  Contact Jessica Van Sluys for more information at jessicajeantuttle@hotmail.com or at 414-940-2604. 

Q - Do I need to be present to win?
A - You do not need to be present to win any items. The Reverse Raffle winner will be notified by the GEF. See "how to bid" to get more information about the silent auction process.  

 Q- Will other things be available to drink/eat?
A- . There will be a cash bar with beer, wine and soda. Water is free. We will have light appetizers.

Q -. How do I get my items?

 A- Auction items will be available to take at the end of the night after the auction is closed. Ozaukee Non-Profit Center will be open Saturday 9am-11am for pick up as well. Any items left after 11am April 12, 2025 will be brought to the Grafton School District office on Monday, April 14th. The District Office is open M-F 7:30am - 4:00pm

 Q - Will I win money at the Golden Apple Casino tables?

A - We are gambling for grants! You will be provided with $500 play money to use on the casino tables and have the ability to purchase more. All proceeds go back to the GEF. 

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